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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Redo Of A Redo

On my first trip to Goodwill ever, one of the items I found was this decorative urn/pot. I didn’t keep a picture of it in its original state, but it was a white with some gold detailing. I spray painted it black.

Hated it! I put it on the side until I felt like spray painting it again and figured out what color to go with. I finally decided today was the day and I went with Heirloom White {basically back to what it was when I bought it!}.

I used up my Michaels gift card today and was looking for some greenery while I was there. I saw a Maidenhair Fern, but it was too green, not quite the right green. Then I thought boxwood, but all they had was boxwood garland. I bought it anyway thinking I’d figure out a way to use it. Kind of like the beauties I bought from Polly at Make Mine Beautiful, which I shared here.

I snipped and placed pieces into some foam that I placed in the pot and I am kind of liking the way it turned out. I still wasn’t crazy about the design on the pot, so taking another cue from Polly, I got some ribbon and hot glued it over the design. It’s a pretty brown and cream color.

And then, because it needed a little bit of bling, I pulled out this earring I had purchased at Goodwill. These were clip-ons. I snipped off the clip part and hot glued that to the part where the ribbon ends met.

Ta Da! Done and I am liking it so much better. I have also learned that not everything I get at Goodwill needs a paint job!

Your first trip ever to Goodwill! I had to read that twice to make sure I read it right. I love what you did and the bling is a great touch. That is a weak area for me so thanks for the inspiration. I think changing colors a couple of times is just a part of the creative process.

SHUT UP! This looks great!! How many times have I spray painted something black...only to paint it white! lol LOVE it!

I was wondering if you were still snowed in and came over to check it out and saw that you had posted.....we HATE snow! Supposed to get another "covering" tonight....2 to 4 inches predicted...in the South that is equivalent to a foot! lol

About Me

I am married for 30 years, a Mom to two adult children, and LaLa to two beautiful granddaughters. Now living in Ohio after living my whole life in New York. I love decorating, creating and repurposing. This is where I share tips, tricks, trends and a little fun.